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5
Wharf Rat
March 18, 1993
Capital Centre

This is an especially long version, and Hornsby's accordian gives it an orchestral feel.
4
Bird Song
Oct. 17, 1981
Hippodrome

A fairly unique version, because of its placement in the second set and the way that it jams into NTAW.
3
Never Trust A Woman
Oct. 17, 1981
Hippodrome

An interesting segue from a rare second set Bird Song which is unfinished.
1
The Wheel
May 21, 1982
Greek Theatre, U. Of California

Strong version which leads into a nice jam, and a very well-developed transition to Playin Reprise, reminiscent of 76/77 versions.
5
Uncle John's Band
July 1, 1985
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Extremely passionate, if compact version. JG's leads are especilly determined during the jams.
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Comments

Shakedown Street
Oct. 31, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Very long version. If you like Shakedowns where you can really get lost, this'll be up your alley.
Shakedown Street
Dec. 31, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

Garcia and Mydland really dive into this one. Check out the video (on YT) to get a picture of just how much fun they're having.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 9, 1981
Activity Center - University of Colorado

Echoing the previous comment, this is an excellent version. Pent-up energy from an intense China Cat explodes into a Rider which courses along...and there's more to spare, prompting BW's antics, which might seem cheezy in other instances, but suits the joyous mood here just fine.
Terrapin Station
June 23, 1993
Deer Creek Music Center

Superior jam out of Terrapin, in a way the apex of what they'd been developing in this part during the Vince era. And it's nicely echoed by the short DS out of space.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Of course the classic, showpiece take. Achieved this status partially because of the quality of the tape sound, but the sheer joy of the bass sound at the beginning can't be denied.
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